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GOODBYE 2020, HELLO 2021: The countdown has begun for the new year, but before we say goodbye to 2020 tonight, the Montrose Daily Press is highlighting the Top Stories and Top Moments of 2020. See what stories and photos round out our list in the Jan. 1 edition. And in case you're staying in tonight (good idea), why not relive some ball-dropping moments from past years here: 1986 New Year's Eve, Dick Clark 2012: Dick Clark says goodbye 2021: Watch this year's New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC starting at 11:30 p.m. Education during COVID-19: Educators and students adapted to the new learning environments that continuously evolved throughout 2020 as COVID-19 safety precautions changed. Montrose County School District changed how instructional staff deliver instruction, implemented mitigation strategies and screenings along with other changes during 2020. Take a look back on the evolution of education locally. Felony filings drop: The number of adult felony cases filed in 2020 dropped judicial district-wide, owing in part to the reclassification of drug possession to a misdemeanor offense, as well as, possibly, the ongoing effects of the pandemic. In 2019, prosecutors brought 1,141 felony cases between Jan. 1 and Dec. 14; in the same period this year, felony filings stood at 903 for the 7th Judicial District — Montrose, Delta, San Miguel, Ouray, Hinsdale and Ouray counties. "What they show is, overall, in the entire district, we're down 26%," District Attorney Dan Hotsenpiller said.

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TOP STORIES 2020: Artist's mural splashes West Main with color Heather Bischoff is painting on the final details for the West Main Bridge mural along the Connect Trail, with the plan to have the mural completed by the end of the week. Read More TOP STORIES 2020: Nate Cochran impresses with chainsaw carving Last week, it was hard to miss what was happening near Cedaredge Town Park. Locals could hear the sound of a chainsaw ripping through lumber, scattering wood chips on the property of another resident. Read More Colorado modifies coronavirus vaccination plan, adds teachers and Coloradans 70 and older to Phase 1B Colorado moved to the next group on the vaccine priority plan — Phase 1B — on Wednesday, and Gov. Jared Polis announced more people will be added to the phase. Read More

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